Teen sexually assaulted on way to school

Officials: Announcement was delayed to assist investigation

6:05 AM,
Oct. 10, 2012

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A stranger sexually assaulted a Newark High School student on her way to school Tuesday morning, according to Newark police.

A 15-year-old girl reported she was walking alone to Newark High School, 314 Granville St., when she was stopped on Granville Street near Hull Street and sexually assaulted by a man she did not know, Newark Detective Steve Vanoy said.

The assault, which was reported to Newark police, occurred between 7:50 and 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. Detectives are conducting interviews and seeking videos from the area, Vanoy said. ...